[Radiodiagnosis in obstetrics and gynecology]

Immediately after Röntgen's discovery, people started trying to find uses for the new rays in gynecology and obstetrics. Although the first reports date from 1896-97, even in the 1920's there were textbooks to be found without any mention of the use of radiology in both areas of medicine. The availability of reliable contrast media led to the development of new imaging techniques and to the golden age of obstetrical and gynecological radiology in the 1930-1970 period. Nowadays ultrasound has replaced most conventional techniques while MRI is becoming more and more important. A historical overview of the different radiological techniques is provided.